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Structural Pest Control Bulletin
Published by Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division
Fall 2016
• Congratulations!......1
• 67TH Annual PCT School Coming........1
• Friendly
Reminders...............1
• Committee Votes on Hardship Cases.......3
• HH Architecture to Design New
Agricultural Science Center......................2
• Review Termite
Agreements.......2 & 3
• Highlights from
October Structural Pest Control
Committee
Meeting....................3
• RT Schools & Exam
dates and
locations............4 & 5
• Bug Humor and Fun Facts........................6
in this issue:
www.ncagr.gov/SPCAP/structural
North Carolina
Department of
Agricultural
& Consumer
Services
Steve Troxler, Commissioner
CONGRATULATIONS TO
VICTOR LENNON!!
We are pleased to announce that Victor Lennon has accepted the position as Deputy Director for Structural Pest Control Programs. Victor was most recently the Eastern District Structural Field Supervisor. Previously, he was the Certification & Training Coordinator for 12 years and before that held the position of field inspector. We know Victor will do a great job!!
REGISTERED TECHNICIAN SCHOOL
• Please register at least 10 business days prior to class
• Submit a completed application for enrollment with a check or money order for $25 when registering
• Do not combine other fees in payment for RT Schools
• Before attending the RT School, the employee must complete the Registered Technician - Introductory Training Workbook and 24 hours of on-the-job training. RT candidates who attempt to attend the RT School without completed workbooks will be turned away.
• Once you have completed the RT School, an additional fee of $40.00 is required to get the RT card. This fee should be submitted with the application for the Registered Technician card.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION EXAMS
• Pre-register at least 10 business days prior to the exam
• Do not submit any money with the preregistration form
• All money (No Cash) will be collected on the day of the exam at the exam site
• Money must be in the form of a check or money order (No Cash)
• All grades will be posted on our website within 10 working days. Do not call for exam grades
CONGRATULATIONS TO
RENEE WOODY!!
We are pleased to announce that Renee Woody has taken a new position within the Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division – Environmental Programs Specialist. We are sorry Renee is leaving her old position of Licensing, Certification & Outreach Manager in which she provided valuable guidance and assistance to Structural Pest Control applicators. We are confident Renee will continue providing outstanding service to the Division in her new position.
67TH ANNUAL PCT SCHOOL COMING SOON!
The 67th annual PCT School will be held January 23-25, 2017, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham, NC.
Early registration has already started. Registration information can be found at this link: http://www.ncpestmanagement.org/sites/default/files/PCT%20Early%20Registration%20Form%2009-12-16.pdf
RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Recertification in any one phase: 10 CCU’s total, five of which must be solely applicable to the phase, in which recertification is desired.
• Recertification in any two phases: 15 CCU’s total, five of which must be solely applicable to the first phase and five solely applicable to the second phase, in which recertification is desired.
• Recertification in all three phases: 20 CCU’s total, five of which must be solely applicable to the first phase, five solely applicable to the second phase, and five solely applicable to the third phase, in which recertification is desired.
• Licensees and noncommercial certified applicators must earn at least one of the required CCU’s in at least four years of the five-year recertification period.
• Commercial certified applicators must earn at least one of the required CCU’s in at least three years of the five-year recertification period.
• CCU’s may not be carried forward beyond the five-year recertification period.
• Licensees holding an inactive license are subject the same requirements as for recertification above.
Additionally:
1) An individual may not receive CCUs for attending the same course more than once during their five- year recertification period.
2) You may only obtain half of the required CCU’s by taking online courses. If you are required to obtain 10 CCU’s, then you may only take 5 CCU credits online.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS2 FALL 2016
The Structural Pest Control Committee (at the June 6, 2016
meeting) voted to permit the Structural Pest Control Section
flexibility in permitting individuals (in a hardship case) to sit
for a license exam pending receipt of the full FBI Background
check. An example of hardship case is “the loss of a business’s
sole licensee”. The committee voted for several provisions the
applicant must satisfy prior to approval to sit for the exam; 1) the
applicant submit a signed, notarized affidavit that the applicant
has not been convicted of a felony in the previous 5 years as
stated in the law, and 2) with the understanding that no license
would be issued by the Division until the background check
has been received and deemed appropriate. We recommend
applicants, who submit “hardship case” license exam
applications, send off for their FBI background check BEFORE
completing and mailing in your application. Current turnaround
time for an FBI background check is 3-4 months.
NCDA&CS SELECTS HH
ARCHITECTURE TO
DESIGN NEW AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCES CENTER
RALEIGH – HH Architecture of Raleigh has been selected
to design the new Agricultural Sciences Center for the N.C.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agriculture
Commissioner Steve Troxler announced.
The laboratory complex will be built with $94 million in
funding from the Connect NC bonds that voters approved in
March. It is the first of the bond-funded projects to have its
designer approved by the State Building Commission.
The Agricultural Sciences Center will contain offices and
labs that perform tests for four of the department’s divisions:
Food and Drug Protection, Standards, Structural Pest Control
and Pesticides, and Veterinary. The building will replace four labs
whose average age is more than 40 years.
“The services provided by these labs is important to our
citizens, our farms and our businesses,” Troxler said. “Locating
them together in a new and modern, central facility will enable
us to be more effective and efficient in meeting the needs of a
growing state and our $84 billion agriculture industry.”
About the Agricultural Sciences Center
• Projected to be about 200,000 square feet in size.
• Will be located on state land near the intersection of Reedy
Creek and Edwards Mill roads in Raleigh.
• Center will include labs and office space for about 200
department employees.
• Projected for completion by late 2020.About HH Architecture
• Full-service design firm with 16 employees; owned by Kristen
Hess.
• Founded in 2005, the company has worked on a range of
design projects, including master planning, renovations and
new construction.
Past projects include the Gov. James Martin Building at the
State Fairgrounds, the Dairy Museum renovation at N.C. State
University, the U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Research Station in
RTP, Orange County’s Environmental and Agricultural Center, the
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COM-MITTEE
VOTES ON HARDSHIP CASES
Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center in Wayne
County, and the Agri-Civic Center in Anson County.
Passage taken from the NCDA&CS News release, Sept. 1,
2016.
http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2016/9-1-16-ncdacs-selects-
designer-for-ag-sciences-center.htm
REVIEW OF TERMITE TREATMENT
AGREEMENTS
Hurricane Matthew recently caused flooding in many areas
of North Carolina. Many structures were adversely affected by
this flooding, so one concern for homeowners is whether or not
the termite protection for their homes has been compromised.
The following press release provides guidance to homeowners
regarding their termite protection and contracts. If you have any
questions regarding this matter please contact your local Field
Inspector, Field Supervisor or our Raleigh headquarters.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2016
CONTACT:
Jim Burnette, Director
NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control
& Pesticide Division
919-733-6100
Homeowners should review termite
treatment agreements if flooding caused
substantial damage
RALEIGH – Hurricane Matthew brought significant flooding
to many areas of our state. As cleanup begins, the N.C.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages
homeowners to check whether flooding washed away household
termite protection.
“If soil eroded from around the foundation of a house, or if
more soil was deposited on top of treated soil, a home’s termite
protection has been jeopardized, “said Agriculture Commissioner
Steve Troxler. “Homeowners need to work with a licensed
structural pest control company to determine if liquid termiticide
barriers or bait stations have been compromised and to review
treatment options.”
In a conventional termite treatment using a liquid termiticide,
the chemical is applied to the soil next to foundation walls, pillars
and chimneys and under expansion joints in slabs to prevent
termites from moving from the soil into the wooden parts of the
structure. After the treatment has been completed, the chemical
will remain securely attached to the soil particles.
If the foundation wall of a home has been damaged and
repair work is performed, then the soil treatment will also be
compromised and a retreatment will be necessary. Some
warranties allow the pest control company to charge for such
treatments, but many do not. Homeowners should review their
termite contract to see who is responsible for the re-establishing
termite protection of their home.
Flooding may also have an adverse effect on termite bait
systems in place around a structure. Saturated bait material and
monitoring stations must be replaced. These corrective measures
continued on page 3
FALL 2016 3
should be performed as part of the next regularly scheduled
monitoring of the stations by the pest control company.
If a retreatment is required, homeowner’s insurance may
cover some or all of the cost of restoring the effectiveness
of termite treatments. Homeowners should check with their
insurance agent to see if their policy will cover any extra charges.
It is also imperative that homeowners use the services
of licensed pest control companies in North Carolina. It is a
violation of state law for an individual to perform structural
pest control for hire without a valid license. A list of licensed
companies can be found online at http://www.ncagr.gov/spcap/
structural/index.htm.
For more information, contact the NCDA&CS Structural Pest
Control & Pesticides Division at 919 733-6100.
Review of Termite Treatment Agreements
continued from page 2.
The Structural Pest Control Committee’s (SPCC) most recent
meeting was held on October 12, 2016. Some highlights from
this meeting:
-The SPCC gave final approval for Rules revisions to 02
NCAC34 .0328, .0502, .0503, .0505 and .0506.
The revision to Rule .0328 will add the following language-
“During inspections the licensee or his employee shall be
present to provide access to all structural pest control records,
pesticides, and application equipment upon request by the
Division.”
The revision to Rule .0502 is regarding termiticides approved
by the SPCC that have application methodology that differ from
the minimum treatment standards currently required by Rules
.0503, .0505 and .0506. Adequate efficacy data to support
this methodology claim will have to be provided to the SPCC
in order for a termiticide to be placed in the category of being
exempt from the minimum treatment Rules. Also, this product
will have to be labeled for protection of the entire structure and
the licensee will be required to provide a warranty for the control
of subterranean termites on the entire structure. The use of these
“methodology termiticides” that differ from Rules .0503, .0505,
and .0506 will not require a waiver to be issued to the property
owner or authorized agent.
Please note that these Rules have been sent to the Rules
Review Commission for a tentative effective date of December 1,
2016. Once these Rules are effective then the Division will notify
all Licensees and Non-Commercial Certified Applicators about
these revisions.
• The Division and the N.C. Pest Management Association are
continuing discussion on clearly defining the Structural Pest
Control Law 2 years’ practical experience requirement in order
for an individual to be approved to sit for the license exams.
There was also discussion on how to possibly expedite the FBI
background check process for license exam applicants which
is currently taking about 3-4 months.
• There was an update on the N.C. Building Code’s Section
2603.8 revision-protection of structures against termites. This
is concerning inspection gaps for foam/plastic insulation.
• Dominion PT and Totality Wood Treatment have been approved
to be added the Approved Termiticide List for use in North
Carolina.
OCTOBER 12, 2016 STRUCTURAL
PEST CONTROL COMMITTEE
MEETING
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
The NC Structural Pest Control Committee approved the
following settlement agreement on October 12, 2016:
ROBERT W. BEAVERS, structural pest control license holder
of AAAA Bug Man in Charlotte, NC, agreed to pay $1,200.00
for failure to adequately supervise the structural pest control
activities of an employee following the Division’s investigation of
two separate complaints regarding inaccurate Wood-Destroying
Insect Information Reports (WDIRs) prepared by a technician
under Mr. Beavers’ employment. Mr. Beavers was also cited
for failure to apply for a Registered Technician card for two
technicians as required by Law.
4 FALL 2016
NOVEMBER RT SCHOOLS
November 2, 2016
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
November 15, 2016
Craven County Center –8:30 am
300 Industrial Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-1477 (directions)
NOVEMBER EXAMS
*November 9, 2016 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-
-N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C.
919-733-6100
November 23, 2016 10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Randolph County Co-
Operative Extension Center
112 W. Walker Ave
Asheboro, N.C.
336-318-6000
DECEMBER RT SCHOOLS
December 7, 2016
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
December 13, 2016
Gaston County Center—8:30 am
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy
Citizens Resource Center
Dallas, NC 28034
704-922-0301 (directions)
DECEMBER EXAMS
*December 13, 2016 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-
-N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C.
919-733-6100
December 16, 2016 1:00 PM
Certification Exam Only (In association
with NC State Pesticide School)
Wake County Commons Building
4011 Carya Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-1000
DECEMBER EXAMS
December 21, 2016 10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Pitt County Co-Operative
Extension Center
403 Government Circle, Suite 2
Greenville, N.C.
252-902-1710
JANUARY RT SCHOOLS
January 4, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
January 18, 2017
Pitt County Co-Operative
Extension Center
403 Government Circle, Suite 2
Greenville, N.C.
252-902-1710
JANUARY EXAMS
*January 3, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-
-N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C.
919-733-6100
January 26, 2017 7:30 AM
Certification Exam Only
(In association with NCPMA PCT School)
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
& Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC Capacity 150
www.ncpestmanagement.org (register
for PCT school & directions) 919-733-
6100 (register for exam)
FEBRUARY RT SCHOOLS
February 8, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
FEBRUARY RT SCHOOLS
February 21, 2017
Cabarrus County Center
715 Cabarrus Avenue-West
Concord, NC 28027
704-920-3310 (directions)
FEBRUARY EXAMS
*February 7, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
RALEIGH LICENSE EXAM LOCATION
The monthly license/certification exams are administered at the Gov. James B. Martin Building which is located at the N.C. State
Fairgrounds. The physical address for the fairgrounds is 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, N.C. The most convenient entrance
to find this building is located off of Trinity Road through Gate 9. From Blue Ridge Road, turn onto Trinity Road and Gate 9 will
be your first entrance to the fairgrounds on your left. After Entering Gate 9, the Gov. James B. Martin Building will be the first
building on your right.
RT Schools Dates and Exam Locations
FALL 2016 5
FEBRUARY EXAMS
February 9, 2017 -1:00 PM
Certification Exam Only (In association
with NC State Pesticide School)
Forsyth County Co-Operative
Extension Center
1450 Fairchild Road
Winston-Salem, NC Capacity 50
919-515-3113 (directions)
919-733-6100 (registration)
February 22, 2017 10.00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Craven County Co-Operative
Extension Center
300 Industrial Drive
New Bern, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100 (register)
252-633-1477 (directions)
MARCH RT SCHOOLS
March 8, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
March 22, 2017
Cumberland County Center
301 E. Mountain Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
910-321-6860 (directions)
MARCH EXAMS
*March 7, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
March 21, 2017 10.00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Cabarrus County Co-Operative
Extension Center
715 Cabarrus Ave - West
Concord, NC Capacity 50
704-920-3310 (directions) 919-733-6100
(registration)
APRIL RT SCHOOLS
April 5, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
April 25, 2017
Guilford County Center
Barn Kitchen Building
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
336-641-2400 (directions)
APRIL EXAMS
*April 4, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
April 11, 2017-10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
New Hanover County Co-Operative
Extension Center
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC Capacity 50
910-798-7660 (directions) 919-733-6100
(registration)
MAY RT SCHOOLS
May 3, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
May 17, 2017
New Hanover County Center
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7660 (directions)
MAY EXAMS
*May 2, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
May 10, 2017 -1:00 PM
Certification Exam Only - In Conjunction
with NCSU Pesticide School
J.C. Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road - Brickhaven Building
Raleigh, NC Capacity 50
919-515-3113 (directions) 919-733-6100
(register)
MAY EXAMS
May 24, 2017 -10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Iredell County Co-Operative
Extension Center - Auditorium # 3
444 Bristol Drive Ste 110
Statesville, NC Capacity 50
704-873-0507 (directions) 919-733-6100
(register)
JUNE RT SCHOOLS
June 7, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
June 21, 2017
Iredell County Cooperative
Extension Center
444 Bristol Drive, Suite 110
Statesville, NC
704-873-0507 (directions)
JUNE EXAMS
*June 6, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams Gov.
James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
*License examinations given only at sites identified with an asterisk*
6 FALL 2016
Bug Humor
Q. How does a queen bee get around her hive?
A. She’s throne!
Q. What do bees do if they want to use public transportation?
A. Wait at a buzz stop!
Q. What did the bee say to the naughty bee?
A. Bee-hive yourself!
Q. What does a queen bee do when she burps?
A. Issues a royal pardon!
Q. What’s more dangerous than being with a fool?
A. Fooling with a bee!
These jokes taken from http://www.kidsjokes.co.uk/jokes/scary/bugjokes.html
Bee Facts
• The honey bee has been around for millions of years.
• It is the only insect that produces food eaten by man.
• Each honey bee colony has a unique odor for members’ identification.
• The bee’s brain is oval in shape and only about the size of a sesame seed, yet it has
remarkable capacity to learn and remember things and is able to make complex
calculations on distance travelled and foraging efficiency.
• The queen bee can live up to 5 years and its role is to fill the hive with eggs. She is
the busiest in the summer months, when the hive needs to be at its maximum strength,
she lays up to 2500 eggs per day. The queen bee has control over whether she lays
male or female eggs. If she uses stored sperm to fertilize the egg, the larva that
hatches are female. If the egg is left unfertilized, the larva that hatches is male. In
other words, female bees inherit genes from their mothers and their fathers while
male bees inherit only genes from their mothers.
These facts were taken from http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-bee-facts.html

•
Structural Pest Control Bulletin
Published by Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division
Fall 2016
• Congratulations!......1
• 67TH Annual PCT School Coming........1
• Friendly
Reminders...............1
• Committee Votes on Hardship Cases.......3
• HH Architecture to Design New
Agricultural Science Center......................2
• Review Termite
Agreements.......2 & 3
• Highlights from
October Structural Pest Control
Committee
Meeting....................3
• RT Schools & Exam
dates and
locations............4 & 5
• Bug Humor and Fun Facts........................6
in this issue:
www.ncagr.gov/SPCAP/structural
North Carolina
Department of
Agricultural
& Consumer
Services
Steve Troxler, Commissioner
CONGRATULATIONS TO
VICTOR LENNON!!
We are pleased to announce that Victor Lennon has accepted the position as Deputy Director for Structural Pest Control Programs. Victor was most recently the Eastern District Structural Field Supervisor. Previously, he was the Certification & Training Coordinator for 12 years and before that held the position of field inspector. We know Victor will do a great job!!
REGISTERED TECHNICIAN SCHOOL
• Please register at least 10 business days prior to class
• Submit a completed application for enrollment with a check or money order for $25 when registering
• Do not combine other fees in payment for RT Schools
• Before attending the RT School, the employee must complete the Registered Technician - Introductory Training Workbook and 24 hours of on-the-job training. RT candidates who attempt to attend the RT School without completed workbooks will be turned away.
• Once you have completed the RT School, an additional fee of $40.00 is required to get the RT card. This fee should be submitted with the application for the Registered Technician card.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION EXAMS
• Pre-register at least 10 business days prior to the exam
• Do not submit any money with the preregistration form
• All money (No Cash) will be collected on the day of the exam at the exam site
• Money must be in the form of a check or money order (No Cash)
• All grades will be posted on our website within 10 working days. Do not call for exam grades
CONGRATULATIONS TO
RENEE WOODY!!
We are pleased to announce that Renee Woody has taken a new position within the Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division – Environmental Programs Specialist. We are sorry Renee is leaving her old position of Licensing, Certification & Outreach Manager in which she provided valuable guidance and assistance to Structural Pest Control applicators. We are confident Renee will continue providing outstanding service to the Division in her new position.
67TH ANNUAL PCT SCHOOL COMING SOON!
The 67th annual PCT School will be held January 23-25, 2017, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham, NC.
Early registration has already started. Registration information can be found at this link: http://www.ncpestmanagement.org/sites/default/files/PCT%20Early%20Registration%20Form%2009-12-16.pdf
RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Recertification in any one phase: 10 CCU’s total, five of which must be solely applicable to the phase, in which recertification is desired.
• Recertification in any two phases: 15 CCU’s total, five of which must be solely applicable to the first phase and five solely applicable to the second phase, in which recertification is desired.
• Recertification in all three phases: 20 CCU’s total, five of which must be solely applicable to the first phase, five solely applicable to the second phase, and five solely applicable to the third phase, in which recertification is desired.
• Licensees and noncommercial certified applicators must earn at least one of the required CCU’s in at least four years of the five-year recertification period.
• Commercial certified applicators must earn at least one of the required CCU’s in at least three years of the five-year recertification period.
• CCU’s may not be carried forward beyond the five-year recertification period.
• Licensees holding an inactive license are subject the same requirements as for recertification above.
Additionally:
1) An individual may not receive CCUs for attending the same course more than once during their five- year recertification period.
2) You may only obtain half of the required CCU’s by taking online courses. If you are required to obtain 10 CCU’s, then you may only take 5 CCU credits online.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS2 FALL 2016
The Structural Pest Control Committee (at the June 6, 2016
meeting) voted to permit the Structural Pest Control Section
flexibility in permitting individuals (in a hardship case) to sit
for a license exam pending receipt of the full FBI Background
check. An example of hardship case is “the loss of a business’s
sole licensee”. The committee voted for several provisions the
applicant must satisfy prior to approval to sit for the exam; 1) the
applicant submit a signed, notarized affidavit that the applicant
has not been convicted of a felony in the previous 5 years as
stated in the law, and 2) with the understanding that no license
would be issued by the Division until the background check
has been received and deemed appropriate. We recommend
applicants, who submit “hardship case” license exam
applications, send off for their FBI background check BEFORE
completing and mailing in your application. Current turnaround
time for an FBI background check is 3-4 months.
NCDA&CS SELECTS HH
ARCHITECTURE TO
DESIGN NEW AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCES CENTER
RALEIGH – HH Architecture of Raleigh has been selected
to design the new Agricultural Sciences Center for the N.C.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agriculture
Commissioner Steve Troxler announced.
The laboratory complex will be built with $94 million in
funding from the Connect NC bonds that voters approved in
March. It is the first of the bond-funded projects to have its
designer approved by the State Building Commission.
The Agricultural Sciences Center will contain offices and
labs that perform tests for four of the department’s divisions:
Food and Drug Protection, Standards, Structural Pest Control
and Pesticides, and Veterinary. The building will replace four labs
whose average age is more than 40 years.
“The services provided by these labs is important to our
citizens, our farms and our businesses,” Troxler said. “Locating
them together in a new and modern, central facility will enable
us to be more effective and efficient in meeting the needs of a
growing state and our $84 billion agriculture industry.”
About the Agricultural Sciences Center
• Projected to be about 200,000 square feet in size.
• Will be located on state land near the intersection of Reedy
Creek and Edwards Mill roads in Raleigh.
• Center will include labs and office space for about 200
department employees.
• Projected for completion by late 2020.About HH Architecture
• Full-service design firm with 16 employees; owned by Kristen
Hess.
• Founded in 2005, the company has worked on a range of
design projects, including master planning, renovations and
new construction.
Past projects include the Gov. James Martin Building at the
State Fairgrounds, the Dairy Museum renovation at N.C. State
University, the U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Research Station in
RTP, Orange County’s Environmental and Agricultural Center, the
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COM-MITTEE
VOTES ON HARDSHIP CASES
Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center in Wayne
County, and the Agri-Civic Center in Anson County.
Passage taken from the NCDA&CS News release, Sept. 1,
2016.
http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2016/9-1-16-ncdacs-selects-
designer-for-ag-sciences-center.htm
REVIEW OF TERMITE TREATMENT
AGREEMENTS
Hurricane Matthew recently caused flooding in many areas
of North Carolina. Many structures were adversely affected by
this flooding, so one concern for homeowners is whether or not
the termite protection for their homes has been compromised.
The following press release provides guidance to homeowners
regarding their termite protection and contracts. If you have any
questions regarding this matter please contact your local Field
Inspector, Field Supervisor or our Raleigh headquarters.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2016
CONTACT:
Jim Burnette, Director
NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control
& Pesticide Division
919-733-6100
Homeowners should review termite
treatment agreements if flooding caused
substantial damage
RALEIGH – Hurricane Matthew brought significant flooding
to many areas of our state. As cleanup begins, the N.C.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages
homeowners to check whether flooding washed away household
termite protection.
“If soil eroded from around the foundation of a house, or if
more soil was deposited on top of treated soil, a home’s termite
protection has been jeopardized, “said Agriculture Commissioner
Steve Troxler. “Homeowners need to work with a licensed
structural pest control company to determine if liquid termiticide
barriers or bait stations have been compromised and to review
treatment options.”
In a conventional termite treatment using a liquid termiticide,
the chemical is applied to the soil next to foundation walls, pillars
and chimneys and under expansion joints in slabs to prevent
termites from moving from the soil into the wooden parts of the
structure. After the treatment has been completed, the chemical
will remain securely attached to the soil particles.
If the foundation wall of a home has been damaged and
repair work is performed, then the soil treatment will also be
compromised and a retreatment will be necessary. Some
warranties allow the pest control company to charge for such
treatments, but many do not. Homeowners should review their
termite contract to see who is responsible for the re-establishing
termite protection of their home.
Flooding may also have an adverse effect on termite bait
systems in place around a structure. Saturated bait material and
monitoring stations must be replaced. These corrective measures
continued on page 3
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should be performed as part of the next regularly scheduled
monitoring of the stations by the pest control company.
If a retreatment is required, homeowner’s insurance may
cover some or all of the cost of restoring the effectiveness
of termite treatments. Homeowners should check with their
insurance agent to see if their policy will cover any extra charges.
It is also imperative that homeowners use the services
of licensed pest control companies in North Carolina. It is a
violation of state law for an individual to perform structural
pest control for hire without a valid license. A list of licensed
companies can be found online at http://www.ncagr.gov/spcap/
structural/index.htm.
For more information, contact the NCDA&CS Structural Pest
Control & Pesticides Division at 919 733-6100.
Review of Termite Treatment Agreements
continued from page 2.
The Structural Pest Control Committee’s (SPCC) most recent
meeting was held on October 12, 2016. Some highlights from
this meeting:
-The SPCC gave final approval for Rules revisions to 02
NCAC34 .0328, .0502, .0503, .0505 and .0506.
The revision to Rule .0328 will add the following language-
“During inspections the licensee or his employee shall be
present to provide access to all structural pest control records,
pesticides, and application equipment upon request by the
Division.”
The revision to Rule .0502 is regarding termiticides approved
by the SPCC that have application methodology that differ from
the minimum treatment standards currently required by Rules
.0503, .0505 and .0506. Adequate efficacy data to support
this methodology claim will have to be provided to the SPCC
in order for a termiticide to be placed in the category of being
exempt from the minimum treatment Rules. Also, this product
will have to be labeled for protection of the entire structure and
the licensee will be required to provide a warranty for the control
of subterranean termites on the entire structure. The use of these
“methodology termiticides” that differ from Rules .0503, .0505,
and .0506 will not require a waiver to be issued to the property
owner or authorized agent.
Please note that these Rules have been sent to the Rules
Review Commission for a tentative effective date of December 1,
2016. Once these Rules are effective then the Division will notify
all Licensees and Non-Commercial Certified Applicators about
these revisions.
• The Division and the N.C. Pest Management Association are
continuing discussion on clearly defining the Structural Pest
Control Law 2 years’ practical experience requirement in order
for an individual to be approved to sit for the license exams.
There was also discussion on how to possibly expedite the FBI
background check process for license exam applicants which
is currently taking about 3-4 months.
• There was an update on the N.C. Building Code’s Section
2603.8 revision-protection of structures against termites. This
is concerning inspection gaps for foam/plastic insulation.
• Dominion PT and Totality Wood Treatment have been approved
to be added the Approved Termiticide List for use in North
Carolina.
OCTOBER 12, 2016 STRUCTURAL
PEST CONTROL COMMITTEE
MEETING
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
The NC Structural Pest Control Committee approved the
following settlement agreement on October 12, 2016:
ROBERT W. BEAVERS, structural pest control license holder
of AAAA Bug Man in Charlotte, NC, agreed to pay $1,200.00
for failure to adequately supervise the structural pest control
activities of an employee following the Division’s investigation of
two separate complaints regarding inaccurate Wood-Destroying
Insect Information Reports (WDIRs) prepared by a technician
under Mr. Beavers’ employment. Mr. Beavers was also cited
for failure to apply for a Registered Technician card for two
technicians as required by Law.
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NOVEMBER RT SCHOOLS
November 2, 2016
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
November 15, 2016
Craven County Center –8:30 am
300 Industrial Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-1477 (directions)
NOVEMBER EXAMS
*November 9, 2016 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-
-N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C.
919-733-6100
November 23, 2016 10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Randolph County Co-
Operative Extension Center
112 W. Walker Ave
Asheboro, N.C.
336-318-6000
DECEMBER RT SCHOOLS
December 7, 2016
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
December 13, 2016
Gaston County Center—8:30 am
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy
Citizens Resource Center
Dallas, NC 28034
704-922-0301 (directions)
DECEMBER EXAMS
*December 13, 2016 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-
-N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C.
919-733-6100
December 16, 2016 1:00 PM
Certification Exam Only (In association
with NC State Pesticide School)
Wake County Commons Building
4011 Carya Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-1000
DECEMBER EXAMS
December 21, 2016 10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Pitt County Co-Operative
Extension Center
403 Government Circle, Suite 2
Greenville, N.C.
252-902-1710
JANUARY RT SCHOOLS
January 4, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
January 18, 2017
Pitt County Co-Operative
Extension Center
403 Government Circle, Suite 2
Greenville, N.C.
252-902-1710
JANUARY EXAMS
*January 3, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-
-N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C.
919-733-6100
January 26, 2017 7:30 AM
Certification Exam Only
(In association with NCPMA PCT School)
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
& Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC Capacity 150
www.ncpestmanagement.org (register
for PCT school & directions) 919-733-
6100 (register for exam)
FEBRUARY RT SCHOOLS
February 8, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
FEBRUARY RT SCHOOLS
February 21, 2017
Cabarrus County Center
715 Cabarrus Avenue-West
Concord, NC 28027
704-920-3310 (directions)
FEBRUARY EXAMS
*February 7, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
RALEIGH LICENSE EXAM LOCATION
The monthly license/certification exams are administered at the Gov. James B. Martin Building which is located at the N.C. State
Fairgrounds. The physical address for the fairgrounds is 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, N.C. The most convenient entrance
to find this building is located off of Trinity Road through Gate 9. From Blue Ridge Road, turn onto Trinity Road and Gate 9 will
be your first entrance to the fairgrounds on your left. After Entering Gate 9, the Gov. James B. Martin Building will be the first
building on your right.
RT Schools Dates and Exam Locations
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FEBRUARY EXAMS
February 9, 2017 -1:00 PM
Certification Exam Only (In association
with NC State Pesticide School)
Forsyth County Co-Operative
Extension Center
1450 Fairchild Road
Winston-Salem, NC Capacity 50
919-515-3113 (directions)
919-733-6100 (registration)
February 22, 2017 10.00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Craven County Co-Operative
Extension Center
300 Industrial Drive
New Bern, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100 (register)
252-633-1477 (directions)
MARCH RT SCHOOLS
March 8, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
March 22, 2017
Cumberland County Center
301 E. Mountain Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
910-321-6860 (directions)
MARCH EXAMS
*March 7, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
March 21, 2017 10.00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Cabarrus County Co-Operative
Extension Center
715 Cabarrus Ave - West
Concord, NC Capacity 50
704-920-3310 (directions) 919-733-6100
(registration)
APRIL RT SCHOOLS
April 5, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
April 25, 2017
Guilford County Center
Barn Kitchen Building
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
336-641-2400 (directions)
APRIL EXAMS
*April 4, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
April 11, 2017-10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
New Hanover County Co-Operative
Extension Center
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC Capacity 50
910-798-7660 (directions) 919-733-6100
(registration)
MAY RT SCHOOLS
May 3, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
May 17, 2017
New Hanover County Center
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7660 (directions)
MAY EXAMS
*May 2, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams
Gov. James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
May 10, 2017 -1:00 PM
Certification Exam Only - In Conjunction
with NCSU Pesticide School
J.C. Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road - Brickhaven Building
Raleigh, NC Capacity 50
919-515-3113 (directions) 919-733-6100
(register)
MAY EXAMS
May 24, 2017 -10:00 AM
Certification Exam Only
Iredell County Co-Operative
Extension Center - Auditorium # 3
444 Bristol Drive Ste 110
Statesville, NC Capacity 50
704-873-0507 (directions) 919-733-6100
(register)
JUNE RT SCHOOLS
June 7, 2017
NCDA & CS--L. Y. Ballentine
Building—8:30 am
2109 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 733-6100 Information
June 21, 2017
Iredell County Cooperative
Extension Center
444 Bristol Drive, Suite 110
Statesville, NC
704-873-0507 (directions)
JUNE EXAMS
*June 6, 2017 9:30 AM
License & Certification Exams Gov.
James G. Martin Building-N.C.
State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, N.C. Capacity 50
919-733-6100
*License examinations given only at sites identified with an asterisk*
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Bug Humor
Q. How does a queen bee get around her hive?
A. She’s throne!
Q. What do bees do if they want to use public transportation?
A. Wait at a buzz stop!
Q. What did the bee say to the naughty bee?
A. Bee-hive yourself!
Q. What does a queen bee do when she burps?
A. Issues a royal pardon!
Q. What’s more dangerous than being with a fool?
A. Fooling with a bee!
These jokes taken from http://www.kidsjokes.co.uk/jokes/scary/bugjokes.html
Bee Facts
• The honey bee has been around for millions of years.
• It is the only insect that produces food eaten by man.
• Each honey bee colony has a unique odor for members’ identification.
• The bee’s brain is oval in shape and only about the size of a sesame seed, yet it has
remarkable capacity to learn and remember things and is able to make complex
calculations on distance travelled and foraging efficiency.
• The queen bee can live up to 5 years and its role is to fill the hive with eggs. She is
the busiest in the summer months, when the hive needs to be at its maximum strength,
she lays up to 2500 eggs per day. The queen bee has control over whether she lays
male or female eggs. If she uses stored sperm to fertilize the egg, the larva that
hatches are female. If the egg is left unfertilized, the larva that hatches is male. In
other words, female bees inherit genes from their mothers and their fathers while
male bees inherit only genes from their mothers.
These facts were taken from http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-bee-facts.html